Strader v. United Family Life Insurance Company

Leola Strader, complainant in the trial court, filed this suit for benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. The defendants, United Family Life Insurance Company and its insurance carrier, defended on the ground the suit was barred by the statute of limitations of one year. The Chancellor sustained the plea and dismissed complainant’s bill.

Complainant did not file a motion for a new trial, but prayed .and was granted an appeal to this Court.

The defendants have filed in this Court a motion to dismiss the appeal on the ground complainant failed to file a motion for a new trial in the trial…